Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
V-Charge system with mechanical variable drive outperforms conventional boosting methods on downsized gasoline engine. These will include simulation using a GT-Power model and engine dynamometer testing which was carried out at the University of Bath Powertrain and Vehicle Research Centre (PVRC). Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
A team from Penn State University and start-up EC Power has developed a material-agnostic technology based on asymmetric temperature modulation with a thermally stable dual-salt electrolyte to achieve stable fast charging for Li-ion batteries. Credit: EC Power. In a paper in Nature , the team reports charging of a 265?Wh?kg
Green Car Congress
MARCH 26, 2020
Brought to the US market for the first time in the 2020 Audi S6 and S7, Audi’s Electric-Powered Compressor (EPC) comes paired to the 2.9-liter, However, the EPC is always operating, even when idle, ready to respond to the driver’s needs for more power. liter, twin-turbocharged TFSI V6 engine. Ah lithium-ion battery. liter TFSI V8.
Green Car Congress
MAY 20, 2012
Simulation study finds Miller version of Scuderi engine can deliver twice the BMEP as naturally aspirated version, theoretically enabling 50% downsizing while maintaining performance. Applying the Miller cycle to the Scuderi engine (right) entails downsizing of the compression cylinder. Source: Scuderi. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 15, 2022
BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. BluE Nexus Corporation, AISIN CORPORATION, and DENSO Corporation jointly developed an eAxle for Toyota’s new battery-electric bZ4X. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
JULY 26, 2012
The 2012 APEAL Study finds that 27% of new-vehicle buyers who replaced a vehicle downsized—i.e., Power and Associates. The downsizing trend also has an impact on owner satisfaction with the fuel economy of their new vehicle. purchased a new vehicle in a smaller segment than the vehicle they replaced.
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Mitsubishi will show a 4-motor PHEV concept at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, highlighting new electrification tech and unconventional gasoline power in a new downsized SUV package.
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